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Here is an irrigation pump intake pipe on the San Joaquin River completely covered with invasive Golden Mussels. The buildup restricts farmers’ ability to irrigate crops and is an important reminder of how quickly these mussels can impact the infrastructure we rely on every day.
Golden Mussels threaten our waterways, agriculture, drinking water systems, flood control infrastructure, local jobs, and the food supply we all depend on. Once established, they are extremely difficult and expensive to control.
Prevention and early detection are critical. Clean, Drain, and Dry your boats!

https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Press+Release%3A+Walberg+and+Elfreth+Introduce+Aquatic+Invasive+Species+Control+and+Prevention+Act

Press Release: Walberg and Elfreth Introduce Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act | Stock News Representatives Tim Walberg and Sarah Elfreth introduced the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Pr

https://bouldercolorado.gov/news/city-expands-effort-remove-eurasian-watermilfoil-boulder-reservoir

City Expands Effort to Remove Eurasian Watermilfoil from Boulder Reservoir | City of Boulder Holiday Closures In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 25, the City of Boulder is adjusting its operations schedules. Read More

However, it’s time for the nation to put drought on the same level of any natural disaster, he said. Congress and the federal government often pour billions into affected communities after a major event.

A 10-year federal plan would require the states to return to the negotiation table every two years. This shift to a short-term agreement was a central tenet of Nevada’s recent proposal for a stopgap measure.

https://unofficialnetworks.com/2026/05/14/zebra-mussels-colorado-river-2/

Colorado River Zebra Mussel Spread Continues as CPW Ramps Up 2026 Monitoring The list of water bodies infested with zebra mussels in western Colorado continues to grow.

Lake Mead just got told its worst fortune yet, with federal forecasters predicting that over the next two years, the reservoir is likely to drop more than 20 feet below its lowest level on record set in 2022.

We appreciate the thoughtful conversations and community engagement during the Meyers Permanent Inspection Station Open House on May 4. Thank you to everyone who joined partners from El Dorado County Tahoe Planning and Building Division, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, and California Tahoe Conservancy to learn more about this important effort.

Development of permanent inspection stations will help meet the inspection and decontamination requirements needed to protect Lake Tahoe from invasive golden mussels and other emerging aquatic invasive species threats.

The draft environmental document is available for public review and comment through today, May 15, 2026.

Project documents and additional information can be found at TahoeBoatInspections.com/Meyers.

To submit comments:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: El Dorado County, Planning and Building Department, Tahoe Planning and Building Division, Attn: Thea Graybill; 924 B Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

We encourage the public to review the project materials and share feedback. Community input plays an important role in protecting Lake Tahoe from aquatic invasive species.

https://www.summitdaily.com/news/colorado-river-invasive-species-testing/

Colorado Parks and Wildlife resumes weekly testing for invasive species in Colorado River With six bodies of water in Colorado now considered infested with zebra mussels, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is kicking off weekly sampling of the Colorado River system. The invasive aquatic species — which poses a...